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- Inez location main office
8181 Old Highway Rd, Inez, TX 77968 - Victoria location
501 E Colorado St, Victoria, TX 77901
About Dr. Cate
Based in Inez, TX, Bain C. Cate, MD is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. Bain graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 1985. Bain is also listed as specializing in emergency medicine and family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Bain provided 356 services to 282 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument, and subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1063452621 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (361) 648-1546
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8181 OLD HIGHWAY RD
Inez, TX 77968
501 E Colorado St
Victoria, TX 77901
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Migraines
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
356 services · 282 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems | Treatment | 96127 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
150 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument | Lab test | 82962 |
35 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99308 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | Billing code | G0442 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | Billing code | G0444 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99309 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Trained at University of Texas Medical School at Houston 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at University of Texas Medical School at Houston 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Cate's specialty?
Dr. Cate is a family practice in Inez, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Cate?
Dr. Cate is listed at 8181 Old Highway Rd, Inez, TX 77968. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Cate?
The number on file is (361) 648-1546. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Cate?
Dr. Cate's National Provider Identifier is 1063452621. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cate's medical education?
Dr. Cate attended University of Texas Medical School at Houston, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Cate have?
Dr. Cate has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Cate known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cate provides treatments such as assessment of emotional or behavioral problems, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Cate's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Cate. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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